Multiple Research Methods for Evidence Generation
This chapter describes tools for researchers to address the tasks of problem definition, measurement, causal processes, and generalization. We begin with an extended example of developing practice-based evidence in community-based youth justice organizations in New York City. Continue reading Multiple Research Methods for Evidence Generation
The Trace—Feds Say One of Chicago’s Last ‘Violence Interrupters’ Was Really a Gang Leader
Jeffrey Butts, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who is studying the effectiveness of Cure Violence, said it is unfair to argue that the arrest of an outreach worker means that the entire program should be disbanded. Everyone loves to jump on this story every time,” Butts said. “We never do that when a police officer shoots an innocent person. We may say, ‘We should be more careful who we hire,’ or ‘We need to train people better,’ but we never say ‘We should stop having police officers patrol our streets.’” Continue reading The Trace—Feds Say One of Chicago’s Last ‘Violence Interrupters’ Was Really a Gang Leader
Jack and Lewis Rudin Research Fellowships
The Evidence Generation initiative focuses on improving the operations and effectiveness of justice agencies in New York City and New York State by generating and analyzing data about the effects of interventions and crime reduction strategies. The program was launched in 2010 with funding from the Pinkerton and Rudin Foundations. Continue reading Jack and Lewis Rudin Research Fellowships
A&E Documentary — Kids Who Kill
2017 documentary focuses on cases of young people convicted of various forms of murder and homicide. Includes several of my comments and observations. Continue reading A&E Documentary — Kids Who Kill
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